continuous improvement manager

PRAYON

<div><div><div><div><div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h4></div></div>
<div><div><div><div>Position Type: Full-Time</div></div></div></div>
<div><div><div><div>Job Shift: Monday &ndash; Friday</div></div></div></div>
<div><div><div><div>Education Level: Masters</div></div></div></div>
<div><div><div><div>Travel Percentage: Up to 25%</div></div></div></div>
<div><div><div><div>Category: Engineering</div></div></div>
<div><div><div><div><div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h4></div></div>
<div><div><div><p>The <b>Continuous Improvement Manager</b> is responsible for driving operational excellence and optimizing processes within Prayon Inc. This role involves developing and implementing continuous improvement programs and strategies, leading a cross-functional implementation team, and fostering and spreading a culture of continuous improvement. The position focuses on enhancing productivity, quality, safety, and cost-efficiency in our operational activities.</p>
<p><b>Essential Responsibilities &amp; Functions </b>include the following, others may be assigned.</p>
<p><b>Strategic Planning:</b></p>
<p>Together with the plant manager and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) members, develop, structure and implement a comprehensive continuous improvement strategy aligned with organizational goals. Develop the true north for the organization aligned with the cooperate strategic goals and objectives.</p>
<p>Identify and prioritize long-term and short-term improvement opportunities.</p>
<p>Develop and standardize the use of strategic visualization tools and planning such as Hoshin-Kanri to communicate the plan and drive progress and action at every organizational level</p>
<p><b>Leadership and Team Management:</b></p>
<p>Main promoter of Standard Work and Implementer of systems associated with Continuous Improvement, Work Teams, portfolio of Kaizen projects, Yellow Belt, Green Belt and generation of projects New Way of Working to generate benefits.</p>
<p>Lead and mentor all relevant staff people in continuous improvement initiatives.</p>
<p>Provide direction, support, and professional development opportunities.</p>
<p>Implement a continuous improvement suggestion system to include associates in the continuous improvement process. Provide public feedback as part of this suggestion process to encourage more involvement</p>
<p><b>Project Management:</b></p>
<p>Establish potential initiatives that help reduce the gaps between indicators and goals to obtain tangible results of high value for the business</p>
<p>Build and manage the project portfolio &ndash; including continuous improvement projects and local CAPEX portfolio</p>
<p>Oversee multiple process improvement projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion.</p>
<p><b>Systems Process Analysis and Improvement:</b></p>
<p>Conduct high-level assessments of manufacturing and operational processes.</p>
<p>Carry out internal Campaigns or Initiatives that allow to reinforce the implementations of Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen. The continuous improvement manager is Is ultimately responsible for the correct implementation of those tools and methodologies.</p>
<p><b>Performance Monitoring and Reporting:</b></p>
<p>Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness of improvements and validate those with relevant department (finances, controlling, operations, etc.)</p>
<p>Regularly report progress, results, and recommendations to senior leadership.</p>
<p>Maintain visualization and feedback boards as part of continuous improvement program</p>
<p><b>Change Management:</b></p>
<p>Drive cultural change towards continuous improvement. Emphasize the importance of continuous improvement culture to employees.</p>
<p>Facilitate workshops, training sessions, continuous improvement events, and other activities to engage employees.</p>
<p><b>Stakeholder Engagement:</b></p>
<p>Collaborate with senior leaders and other stakeholders to gain buy-in for initiatives.</p>
<p>Communicate effectively to promote continuous improvement efforts.</p>
<p><b>Food Safety &amp; Quality Standards/Requirements</b></p>
<p>The employee will comply with all relevant food safety and quality standards/requirements.</p>
<p><b>Supervisory Responsibilities &amp; Functions</b></p>
<p>This role does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but requires strong collaboration and the ability to influence without formal authority. The individual will partner with cross-functional teams to provide guidance, share expertise, mentor, and align efforts toward common goals. Success in this role depends on strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholders.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<div><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div></div>
<div><div><div><p><b>Minimum</b></p>
<p>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.</p>
<p>Experience: Proven experience in a continuous improvement role.</p>
<p>Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certification in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean master, comparable)</p>
<p>Skill Requirements: Strong leadership and team management skills; Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; Proficiency in process analysis tools and techniques; Strong verbal and written communication skills.</p>
<p><b>Preferred</b></p>
<p>Education: Master&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.</p>
<p>Experience: Extensive experience with a track record of successful project implementation.</p>
<p>Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certifications in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt).</p>
<p><b>Language Skills</b></p>
<p>Reading/comprehension, speaking and writing at required education equivalency level. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business correspondence, technical/product information, policies/procedures or government regulations. Ability to complete written forms and write routine to complex procedures, reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in a group or individual setting.</p>
<p>Ability to speak conversational French is a plus.</p>
<p><b>Mathematical Skills</b></p>
<p>Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.</p>
<p><b>Computer Skills</b></p>
<p>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and other Office 365 applications.</p>
<p>Familiarity with AutoCAD or SAP software is considered a plus.</p>
<p><b>Complexity</b></p>
<p>The work includes varied duties requiring many different and unrelated processes and methods to be applied to a broad range of activities and/or substantial depth of analysis within a particular area. Decisions include areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology, interpretation, or evaluation resulting from such elements as continuing changes, technical developments, unknown phenomena or conflicting requirements. The work requires originating new techniques, establishing criteria, or developing new information, and requires a strong results orientation and outstanding ability to establish priorities, communicate needs, negotiate collaboration among stakeholders, and execute project plans to timeline.</p>
<p><b>Physical Demands</b></p>
<p>The work requires both sedentary and limited physical exertion to include sitting; walking; standing; bending; traversing of stairs, carrying of light items such as papers, books or small parts; driving an automobile, forklift, etc. Work routinely requires speaking and hearing (expression or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words and perceiving sounds by ear).</p>
<p><b>Work Environment</b></p>
<p>The work environment requires normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, personal or commercial transportation methods. Requires use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, etc. Generally, the work area is well lighted, heated and ventilated. Also includes work that requires special safety precautions such as working around moving parts, carts or machines or with irritant chemicals. Employee may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, safety shoes, boots, goggles, gloves, safety glasses or shields.</p>
<p>Must be able to work more than eight hours per day or forty hours per week on any shift or travel as needed. Must be available for call-in as needed to support 24-hour/7 day per week operational requirements.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>
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De Amerikaanse productiesite van Prayon bevindt zich in het zuidoosten van de Verenigde Staten in Augusta, Georgia. Hoewel wij ons voornamelijk richten op de 'food-onderdeel&quot; van onze activiteit, zijn wij ook sterk aanwezig op de farmaceutische, tandheelkundige en technische markten. Er werken ongeveer 150 mensen..</div></div></div></div>
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Een boeiende job in een internationale groep</b></h3></div><div><div>
Fosfor is een essenti&euml;le voedingsstof voor de gezondheid van zowel mensen als planten, en voor het leven op aarde. Het maakt deel uit van ons DNA. De kern van ons bedrijf wordt gevormd door onze mensen, hun waarden en gedeelde visie, en de duurzame technologie&euml;n die hen helpen het dagelijks leven van iedereen te verrijken. Al onze experten werken op locaties over de hele wereld en gebruiken hun unieke vaardigheden en en dynamisme om de kwaliteit en effici&euml;ntie van de producten die wij aanbieden te verbeteren. Dankzij hen blijven we aan de top van de markt en kunnen we de technologie&euml;n van morgen ontwikkelen. Maar om onze positie als marktleider te behouden, zijn we altijd op zoek naar nieuw talent. Ben je klaar om mee te doen om het verschil te maken?</div></div></div></div>
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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER

Refresco

<div><p><b>Make a Difference in YOUR Career!
</b></p><p>Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
</p><p>We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
</p><p>Our ambition is to continually improve and it&rsquo;s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it&rsquo;s our people&rsquo;s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what&rsquo;s best.
</p><p>Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?
</p><p><b>Position Description
</b></p><p>Reporting to the Plant Director, the Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and sustaining CI initiatives within the manufacturing plant. Partnering with the Plant Leadership team, the CI Manager will drive the deployment of CI strategies across the facility. This role involves leading improvement projects, training and developing employees to lead similar initiatives, and fostering a Lean mindset throughout the plant. A strong Lean background is essential, as the CI Manager will spend significant time on the production floor, driving sustainable improvements and securing buy-in at all levels.
</p><p><b>Essential Job Functions:
</b></p><ul><li>Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements.
</li><li>Adhere to and ensure compliance to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
</li><li>Develop and support the execution of improvement plans aligned with company strategy by collaborating with the Plant Leadership Team and Sr. Regional OPEX Manager.
</li><li>Lead, facilitate, and coach Kaizen events to drive sustainable improvements in safety, first-pass quality, direct labor efficiency, yield, and indirect labor optimization.
</li><li>Mentor and train employees in CI tools, including the 8 Wastes, Standard Work, SMED, 5S, and Centerlining, to build a culture of continuous improvement.
</li><li>Maintain a rolling 12-month pipeline of productivity initiatives and capital improvement opportunities.
</li><li>Facilitate regular planning meetings to validate cost savings, review project status, and develop contingency plans if initiatives are off track.
</li><li>Track and report cost savings, project sustainability, and employee engagement related to continuous improvement initiatives.
</li><li>Analyze plant financials, including P&amp;L and other internal data tools, to identify cost-saving opportunities and prioritize high-impact areas for improvement.
</li><li>Lead the implementation and sustainment of the Refresco Management System (RMS), ensuring alignment with plant objectives.
</li><li>Identify, evaluate, and execute process improvement opportunities that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and increase plant output.
</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment, information sharing, and a unified approach to continuous improvement initiatives.
</li><li>Implement and promote best practices through the Best Practice Sharing process, fostering innovation and operational excellence.
</li><li>Define, monitor, and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure plant performance and drive accountability.
</li><li>Partner with plant leadership to enhance workplace safety by developing and executing strategies to reduce accidents, energy consumption, and material waste.
</li></ul><p><b>Required Skills:
</b></p><ul><li>Demonstrated success in implementing and driving cultural and operational improvements through structured change management.
</li><li>Hands-on experience deploying Lean methodologies, including Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and Visual Management, to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
</li><li>Skilled in planning, leading, and coaching Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
</li><li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Windows) with the ability to quickly adapt to new software applications. Experience with SAP is highly preferred.
</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of SQF standards with a strong sense of responsibility for Food Safety and Food Quality. Must take immediate action when any Food Safety or Quality issue is identified.
</li><li>Willingness to adjust work hours or shifts as needed based on production and operational demands.
</li><li>Ability to teach, coach, and apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5-Why and Fishbone Analysis to identify and eliminate the root causes of issues.
</li><li>Proactive in identifying opportunities, making data-driven decisions, and executing improvements with a sense of urgency.
</li></ul><p><b>Competencies:
</b></p><ul><li>Leadership - Foster a culture of empowerment by building relationships based on trust, lead courageously on a day-to-day basis, and inspire growth with a clear and ambitious vision that guides the collective effort toward success.
</li><li>Independence &amp; Accountability &ndash; Take ownership of responsibilities, effectively prioritize multiple assignments, and work independently to drive results with minimal supervision.
</li><li>Organization &amp; Time Management &ndash; Maintain strong organizational skills to manage competing deadlines, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness under pressure.
</li><li>Communication &amp; Collaboration &ndash; Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
</li><li>Adaptability &amp; Resilience &ndash; Thrive in dynamic environments by embracing change, demonstrating flexibility, and maintaining focus in fast-paced, evolving work settings.
</li></ul><p><b>Education and Experience:
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree required, preferably in Engineering, Business or Operations.
</li><li>2 &ndash; 3 years&rsquo; experience in Continuous Improvement required.
</li><li>Strong leadership capabilities in a fast-paced production environment required.
</li><li>Previous experience in the food/beverage manufacturing industry preferred.
</li></ul><p><b>Working Conditions:
</b></p><ul><li>Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required.
</li><li>Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised, with clear production targets and schedules to meet.
</li><li>Visual/Sensory &ndash; This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
</li><li>Mental Stress &ndash; There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands.
</li></ul><p><b>Travel Requirements:
</b></p><ul><li>Travel anticipated: Rarely
</li></ul><p><b>Other Duties:
</b></p><ul><li>This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
</li></ul><p><b>A Career with Refresco
</b></p><p>Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you&rsquo;ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.
</p><p><b>Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:
</b></p><ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
</li><li>Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
</li><li>Life and AD&amp;D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
</li><li>Short-term disability and long-term disability
</li><li>Pet Insurance
</li><li>Legal Benefits
</li><li>401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
</li><li>12 Paid Holidays
</li><li>Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
</li><li>Well-being Benefit
</li><li>Discount and Total Reward Programs
</li></ul><p><b>Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!
</b></p><p>Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a r&eacute;sum&eacute; to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's r&eacute;sum&eacute; will become the property of Refresco Beverages US, Inc. Refresco Beverages, US Inc., will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.
</p><p>Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages US, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit a r&eacute;sum&eacute; to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit a r&eacute;sum&eacute; to this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
</p><p>Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.</p></div>

Continuous Improvement Manager

Mill Rock Packaging

<div><p><b>Get to know us:
</b></p><p>Mill Rock Packaging (MRP) is a growing U.S.-based packaging company and a market leader in designing, engineering, and producing high-end, sustainable, and customized graphic paperboard, folding carton, and commercial printing products. We serve customers across industries like food and beverage, technology, health and beauty, pharmaceuticals, and more.
</p><p>What sets us apart? Our culture is built on five core behaviors that guide everything we do:
</p><ul><li><p><b>Lead with Safety</b> &ndash; We put people first, always.
</p></li><li><p><b>Build Trust </b>&ndash; We keep our promises and act with integrity.
</p></li><li><p><b>Innovate and Be Resilient</b> &ndash; We embrace challenges and create solutions that raise the bar.
</p></li><li><p><b>Include and Collaborate</b> &ndash; We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger.
</p></li><li><p><b>Raise the Bar </b>&ndash; We strive for excellence in every detail.
</p></li></ul><p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a place where these values aren&rsquo;t just words but actions, you&rsquo;ll feel right at home here. Curious? Learn more at http://www.millrockpackaging.com!
</p><p><b>How you'll make an impact:
</b></p><p>As a <b>Continuous Improvement Manager</b>, you&rsquo;ll be a key driver of how we work smarter, safer, and more efficiently across Mill Rock Packaging. Based on site <b>at either our Salt Lake City, Utah or Aurora, Colorado facility</b> and reporting to the <b>Regional Operations Manager</b>, you&rsquo;ll help lead and develop lean programs that empower teams to identify and implement meaningful improvements for our Mountain Region plants (Salt Lake City and Aurora).
</p><p>Your work will directly improve<b> productivity, safety, quality, and cost, </b>helping us deliver exceptional packaging solutions that make a real difference for our customers and our people.
</p><p></p><p><b>What you&rsquo;ll do:
</b></p><p>In this role, you&rsquo;ll combine hands-on leadership with coaching and systems thinking to build a strong culture of continuous improvement.
</p><ul><li><p>Lead and facilitate lean improvement efforts using tools such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Gemba, Value Stream Mapping, OEE, KPIs, policy deployment and more
</p></li><li><p>Coach, train, and develop team members to lead improvement initiatives successfully
</p></li><li><p>Provide lean orientation and on-the-job training, ensuring roles, responsibilities, and expectations are clearly understood
</p></li><li><p>Identify ongoing improvement and training needs and help design and deploy effective learning programs
</p></li><li><p>Oversee lean projects from concept through implementation, delivering measurable results
</p></li><li><p>Partner with operations, safety, and operations teams to ensure safe, ergonomic, and sustainable improvement methods
</p></li><li><p>Establish and track metrics to measure operational and financial impact against targets
</p></li><li><p>Develop and maintain annual value stream maps, improvement plans, and calendars
</p></li><li><p>Support external customers by contributing to value-added, production-focused improvement initiatives
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What it takes to succeed:</b>
</p><p>Basic Qualifications
</p><ul><li><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Manufacturing, Business, Engineering or a related field
</p></li><li><p>5+ years of experience driving lean manufacturing and process improvements in a production environment
</p></li><li><p>Strong working knowledge of modern manufacturing systems and lean methodologies
</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence at all levels in a manufacturing environment to drive change and results
</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Preferred Requirements
</p><p>We value diverse backgrounds and experiences&mdash;they help us innovate and improve. These qualifications are <b>nice to have, not required:</b>
</p><ul><li><p>2+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership/supervisory experience
</p></li><li><p>Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ASQ preferred)
</p></li><li><p>Experience in folding carton or corrugated packaging, including finishing and printing processes
</p></li><li><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering
</p></li><li><p>Additional Lean Six Sigma certifications or related continuous improvement training
</p></li></ul><p></p><div><div><b>Why You&rsquo;ll Love Working Here</b></div>
</div><p><b>Our Culture</b>: We&rsquo;re stronger together. Safety comes first, and we believe our people, customers, and investors are the foundation of our success. Collaboration and respect drive everything we do.
</p><p></p><p><b>Competitive Compensation</b>: Your base pay will reflect factors like market location, experience, and skills. Many roles also include performance bonuses as part of the total compensation package.
</p><p></p><p><b>Benefits That Matter</b>: We offer a full range of benefits designed to support you and your family, including:
</p><ul><li><p>Medical, dental, and vision insurance
</p></li><li><p>Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays
</p></li><li><p>401(k) with employer match
</p></li><li><p>Short-term and long-term disability insurance
</p></li><li><p>Life insurance
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&hellip;and more!
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><i>The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the position's duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
</i></p><p></p><p><i>Mill Rock Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
</i></p><p></p><p><b>Recruiting Agencies: Mill Rock Packaging does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.</b></p></div><p></p>

Trivium Packaging

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Ready to Own Plant Quality from Supplier to Customer?</b></h2>
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Do you thrive on building robust quality systems, solving complex problems, and turning insights into action? In this role, you will be the FSQA and CI champion for a high-volume metal packaging plant&mdash;protecting product integrity, delighting customers, and empowering teams.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></h3>
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System stewardship: Keep the quality framework healthy and current&mdash;inspection/test methods, work instructions, procedures, product specifications, GMPs, Food Safety compliance, and best practices.</p>
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Continuous improvement: Lead plant-wide and supplier initiatives to elevate performance; verify adherence to quality systems and sustain gains.</p>
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Data-driven decisions: Interpret production and quality data to disposition finished product against specifications.</p>
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Customer advocacy: Serve as the key technical/quality contact for external customers&mdash;strengthening relationships and resolving quality issues quickly.</p>
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RCA and CAPA leadership: Direct investigations for customer complaints and internal quality nonconformance&rsquo;s; audit corrective actions for effectiveness.</p>
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Cross-functional orchestration: Partner with Commercial, Product Development, and Corporate Engineering on new business opportunities and product trials.</p>
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Supplier claims: Drive accurate, timely closure of coating and mill supplier defective material claims.</p>
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Standards and systems: Ensure compliance with SMA principles and procedures; manage the HFI system (balance, disposition, re-work, inventory levels).</p>
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Operational excellence: Ensure quality procedures are completed correctly; cascade KPIs to the floor and implement processes that foster compliance.</p>
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People development: Train department leads and supervisors on process quality methods and GMPs; collaborate with HR to resolve personnel issues; provide direct supervision of plant personnel (scope varies).</p>
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Enterprise collaboration: Prepare quality reviews for leadership and maintain continuous communication with all Ardagh Metal Packaging plants; support special projects with Corporate Quality Assurance.</p>
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Plus, other responsibilities as assigned.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You&rsquo;ll Bring</b></h3>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a technical or related field.</li>
<li>8+ years in manufacturing, including 4+ years focused on quality.</li>
<li>Strong leadership, analytical, computer, and communication skills.</li>
<li>High energy, initiative, and the ability to tackle problems outside standard processes.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Bonus Points</b></h3>
<ul><li>Six Sigma knowledge (Green Belt or Black Belt).</li>
<li>Background implementing improvement methods in can manufacturing.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Site-Specific Experience</b></h3>
<ul><li>Leading self-directed workforces.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Your Toolkit</b></h3>
<ul><li>Quality Inspection Experience</li>
<li>Food and Beverage Manufacturing</li>
<li>Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)</li>
<li>Quality Control Experience</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Growth and Collaboration</b></h3>
<p>
Work cross-functionally every day and influence quality outcomes from the shop floor to corporate partners&mdash;across Operations, Engineering, Commercial, and Corporate Quality&mdash;while staying closely connected with Ardagh Metal Packaging plants.</p>
<p><b>Physical Demands:</b></p>
<p>
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p>
<p>
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition.</p></div>

FSQA and Continuous Improvement Manager — Metal Packaging

Unified Talent Group

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  Unified Talent Group is supporting the search for a Manager of Operations to lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure product lines consistently meet critical cost, schedule, and performance goals.
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  The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced operational environment and bring strong leadership experience managing complex programs, teams, and operational performance.
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   Key Responsibilities
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   Manage cross-functional teams responsible for the operational performance of assigned product lines
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  <li>
   Oversee cost, schedule, technical execution, and profitability objectives
  </li>
  <li>
   Serve as the primary customer contact for product line activities and lead review sessions related to cost, pricing, schedule, and performance
  </li>
  <li>
   Establish milestones and ensure adherence to master schedules and operational plans
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify operational challenges and implement strategies to improve productivity, margins, and overall performance
  </li>
  <li>
   Implement Lean processes and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
  </li>
  <li>
   Participate in proposal development and contract negotiations related to product line changes
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop and manage departmental budgets including staffing levels, overtime requirements, and operational expenses
  </li>
  <li>
   Monitor operational performance and prepare reports for customers, leadership, and internal stakeholders
  </li>
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  <strong>
   Education &amp; Experience
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in related discipline
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrated results using LEAN and Continuous Improvement methodologies
  </li>
  <li>
   8&ndash;10 years of relevant operational or manufacturing experience
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing operational performance
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience working in technical or manufacturing environments preferred
  </li>
  <li>
   Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
  </li>
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  <strong>
   What&rsquo;s in it for you?
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   Opportunity to lead impactful operational initiatives within a high-performing organization
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
  </li>
  <li>
   Competitive compensation and benefits package
  </li>
  <li>
   Leadership role with significant responsibility and influence across operations
  </li>
 </ul>
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 </p>
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Operations Manager

CorVel Corporation

<div><p>The <b>Project Manager</b> is responsible for leading and delivering high‑impact initiatives across Symbeo, with a primary focus on <b>continuous improvement, measurable outcomes, and field/customer experience</b> (FX or CX). This role manages a portfolio of <b>internal operational initiatives</b> as well as <b>customer‑facing projects</b>, ensuring work is delivered on time, within scope, and with clear business value.</p>
<p>
The Project Manager serves as a <b>driver of execution and accountability</b>, translating strategy into action, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and ensuring initiatives improve quality, efficiency, scalability, and customer experience.</p>
<p>
 This is a remote position.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p>
<p><b>
Project &amp; Initiative Delivery</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Own end‑to‑end delivery of internal and customer projects, from intake and planning through execution, launch, and post‑implementation review.</li>
<li>Define project scope, objectives, milestones, success metrics, and risks in partnership with business and customer stakeholders.</li>
<li>Manage timelines, dependencies, and resources to ensure predictable delivery and minimal disruption to operations.</li>
<li>Drive disciplined project execution, ensuring commitments are met and outcomes are realized.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Continuous Improvement &amp; Outcomes</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving quality, turnaround time, productivity, cost transparency, and scalability.</li>
<li>Partner with operational, quality, technology teams, and field offices to identify root causes, design solutions, and implement sustainable improvements.</li>
<li>Ensure improvements are measurable, tracked against baseline performance, and tied to clear business or customer outcomes.</li>
<li>Support standardization, process documentation, and adoption of improved workflows.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Customer Project Management</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Serve as a primary point of coordination for customer‑related projects, including onboarding, enhancements, pilots, and change initiatives.</li>
<li>Translate customer requirements into clear project plans and execution strategies.</li>
<li>Proactively manage customer expectations, risks, and communications throughout the project lifecycle.</li>
<li>Ensure customer projects align with Symbeo&rsquo;s operating model, quality standards, and service commitments.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Cross‑Functional Leadership &amp; Communication</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Coordinate cross‑functional teams including Operations, Quality &amp; Process Management, Technology, Service Delivery, and Customer Care.</li>
<li>Facilitate working sessions, status reviews, and decision forums to maintain momentum and alignment.</li>
<li>Provide clear, concise status updates and executive‑ready reporting on progress, risks, and outcomes.</li>
<li>Escalate issues appropriately and drive resolution.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Governance, Metrics &amp; Accountability</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Establish and maintain project governance, including documentation, decision logs, risks, and action items.</li>
<li>Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to project delivery and improvement outcomes.</li>
<li>Ensure lessons learned are captured and inform future initiatives.</li>
<li>Model strong ownership, follow‑through, and accountability.</li>
<li>Additional duties as assigned</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Required Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.</li>
<li>3&ndash;5+ years of experience in project management, operations, continuous improvement, or a related role.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and delivering measurable outcomes.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of process improvement concepts (Lean, Six Sigma, RCA, or similar).</li>
<li>Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience in a shared services or matrixed environment.</li>
<li>Experience managing customer‑facing projects.</li>
<li>Familiarity with quality management, operational metrics, and service delivery KPIs.</li>
<li>Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM, Agile, or similar).</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
PAY RANGE:</b></p>
<p>
CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors: federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time.</p>
<p>
For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.</p>
<p>
Pay Range: $77,960 &ndash; $120,368</p>
<p>
A list of our benefit offerings can be found on our CorVel website: CorVel Careers | Opportunities in Risk Management</p>
<p>
In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
About Symbeo</b></p>
<p>
Symbeo, a wholly owned subsidiary of CorVel Corporation and certified Great Place to Work&reg; Company, provides digital mailroom and automated accounts payable services to the world&rsquo;s largest and most recognized companies. Symbeo is passionate about connecting enterprise organizations with technology solutions that bring deep value and operational cost savings to our customers. Since our founding in 1983, we have grown to over 200 people working in our downtown Portland and Milwaukie, OR offices. Our investment and blend of people, process and technology drives our innovation and blazes new trails in AP automation and scanning services. We embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!).
</p><p>A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off.</p>
<p><b>
CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.</b></p>
<p>
#LI-Remote</p></div>

Project Manager II

MINDPICKED

<div>
 <p>
  MINDPICKED is a new generation recruitment firm providing solutions to companies in search for talent, and opportunities to talents who want to reach their potential.
 </p>
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  We specialize in middle and senior management recruitment in various sectors and countless job functions.
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  <br/>
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 <p>
  We are looking for a
  <strong>
   Regional Lean Manager
  </strong>
  for our client. Our client is a global FMCG company.
 </p>
 <p>
  This role is Responsible for leading the continuous improvement strategy and the industrial digital transformation roadmap within the MEA region. This role integrates Lean Manufacturing principles with Industry 4.0 technologies and automation solutions to optimize business results, ensuring alignment with group standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Responsibilities:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Develops and leads continuous improvement projects and activities designed to improve performance and contribute to a wider understanding of lean management perspective across MEA region,
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensures that continuous improvement projects comply with management team strategy and cooperates with key business stakeholders while developing new project initiatives,
  </li>
  <li>
   Supports all participants across MEA region for deployment of improvement projects,
  </li>
  <li>
   Contributes to the creation and implementation of best practice lean vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to improve operational performance,
  </li>
  <li>
   Contributes to new business initiatives and projects, also reviews and communicates the impact on lean activities,
  </li>
  <li>
   Visits MEA region plants to analyze current conditions and needs, collects data on problems and issues with a detailed focus and proposes solutions,
  </li>
  <li>
   Directly manages and supports the Factory 4.0 Regional Project Executive and Factory 4.0 Regional Automation Leader, ensuring their individual objectives align with the regional industrial strategy,
  </li>
  <li>
   Facilitates the sharing of lessons learned from Factory 4.0 implementations to support roll-outs in other plants,
  </li>
  <li>
   Follows technology changes that may affect Lean and Industrial activities and advises others of any impact.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Qualifications:
  </strong>
 </p>
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  <li>
   Min. bachelor degree from engineering departments of universities, graduate degree may be an asset,
  </li>
  <li>
   Min. 8 years of experience on lean methodologies in industrial companies, with exposure to Industry 4.0, automation, or digital manufacturing projects.
  </li>
  <li>
   Kaizen, 5S,TPM, TPS qualification,
  </li>
  <li>
   Food or chemistry industry background may be preferable,
  </li>
  <li>
   Fluency in English is a must,
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong interest for factories visit and shopfloor walks.
  </li>
  <li>
   Understanding of OT/IT architectures, industrial data management, and advanced production technologies.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Regional Lean Manager

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